Mr. Joseph Phillip Selbka

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Mr. Joseph Phillip Selbka: Attorney with MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Selbka has practiced law in both the government and the private sector since his graduation from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, in 1996. His career encompasses a wide range of impressive litigation experience. Mr. Selbka began his career serving as litigation counsel for the Illinois Department of Employment Security where he defended hundreds of administrative review actions in administrative and employment law. After representing units of local government, individuals, and corporations for more than five years, he opened his own law firm on January 1, 2006, representing individuals, local governments, and corporations in numerous civil matters. Mr. Selbka also acted as a Hearing Officer for the Illinois State Board of Education (2008-2014) District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (2011-2013) where he adjudicated disputes between school districts and parents regarding the provision of special education services. Mr. Selbka has extensive experience in Illinois and Federal courts, including the Illinois Appellate Court. He has represented clients in commercial tort litigation, declaratory judgment actions, shareholder/member disputes, partnership and joint venture issues, probate issues, collection issues, contract issues, business tort and fraud issues, landlord-tenant issues, employment issues, construction litigation, mechanics lien litigation, surety bond litigation, real estate issues and various issues related to municipalities and school administration. Mr. Selbka also received his master’s degree in public administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs in 2001. He now serves as an adjunct lecturer, teaching a master’s level course at the College for public administration graduate students designed to teach the legal context of public management and to give government managers a working knowledge of how to understand and manage legal problems which arise in a government workplace. Also involved in his local community, Mr. Selbka is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and serves on the Arlington Heights Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Probate
  • Probate
  • Civil Rights
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Education Law
  • Business Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Contested Trusts
  • Construction Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Illinois, B.A., 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Illinois; 2013, District of Columbia
ISLN:
920896325

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (43 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/21/16 in Education Law

    Joe is very deliberate and analytical in his approach, from what I have seen he leaves no stone unturned.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/18/16 in Education Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/17/16 in Education Law

    Joseph Selbka is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney - dedicated to his clients. He works tirelessly to keep himself current in the field of education law, especially as it applies to students with disabilities.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/17/16 in Real Estate Litigation

    Mr. Selbka has represented me continuously on various real estate and business matters over the course of the past decade. On all of my matters, he was highly effective and provided me the counsel and attorney support to help me navigate my issues.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/17/16 in Estate Litigation

    Mr. Selbka is an extremely knowledgeable and capable attorney. Mr. Selbka is superbly articulate and his written work contains clear and insightful analysis that displays his firm grasp of the law and its application to the facts of the matter. In... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/17/16 in Business Law

    Mr. Selbka is an extremely knowledgeable and capable attorney. Mr. Selbka is superbly articulate and his written work contains clear and insightful analysis that displays his firm grasp of the law and its application to the facts of the matter. In... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/11/16 in Education Law

    Joseph Selbka has a thorough and nuanced understanding of the complex case law, legislation and regulations involving educational rights issues, including special education rights.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/10/16 in Employment Law

    I have consulted with Mr. Selbka about Special Education matters as well as generally conversed about them. I have always been impressed by the depth of his knowledge and practical judgement. I would not hesitate to go to him for advice on matters in... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/10/16 in Education Law

    Joe is a conscientious and trustworthy attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/16 in Business Law

    A very intelligent trustworthy lawyer

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Contact Information:

331-261-5155  Phone

847-310-0054  Fax

www.josephselbka.com

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